Globalized Harmonization System

1. Globalized Harmonization System The following slides meet the new training requirements for Hazard Communication (GHS)

2. How do you get information about hazardous chemicals? You can get information two ways: • from the product label, • from the product Safety Data Sheetor SDS.

3. What must be on the product label?

4. Why I must review a Safety Data Sheet or SDS?

5. Let’s tour the 16 sections in the SDS Section 3, Composition/information on ingredients Section 1, Identification Section 2, Hazard(s) identification Section 4, First-aid measures Section 5, Firefighting measures Section 6, Accidental release measures Section 7, Handling and storage Section 8, Exposure controls/personal protection Section 9, Physical and chemical properties Section 10, Stability and reactivity Section 11, Toxicological information Section 12, Ecological information Section 13, Disposal considerations Section 14, Transport information Section 15, Regulatory information Section 16, Other information, including date of preparation or last revision

6. Let’s practice… You were asked to fill drums with Epichlorohydrin or EPI for short. Once in the area, you look for the label, and you find this label…

7. This label is warning you of multiple hazards. What are the four pictograms warning you about?

8. The four pictograms on the label are telling you… • Fatal if swallowed; • Fatal if inhaled; • Remove person to fresh air; • Toxic in contact with the skin; • Immediately call a poison center/doctor; • Wash thoroughly after handling; • Etc. • May cause cancer; • Causes damage to organs; • Obtain special instructions before use; • If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention • Store locked up • Etc. • This is a flammable liquid and vapor; • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking; • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool; • Etc. • DANGER! • Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; • Do not breath dusts or mists; • If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting; • Store locked up • Etc.

9. This label is warning you of multiple hazards. Find how you can protect yourself.

10. Another Example Label Signal Word Product Identifier Pictogram Hazard Statement Precautionary Statement Contact Information

11. Where in the label can I learn how to protect myself from the effects of the chemical? Correct! The Precautionary Statement has the information I need…

12. What do these 9 pictograms mean? Toxic Extremely Toxic Health Hazard Corrosive Explosive/reactive Flammable Oxidizer Gas Under Pressure Aquatic Toxicity

13. These are the 3 pictograms used for warning of Health Hazards • These first 3 pictograms cover health hazards of chemicals that can harm you if they get inside your body.

14. Acute Toxicity

15. Toxic

16. Chronic Health Hazard

17. Physical Hazards • These 5 pictograms warn of physical hazards – the chemical will either chemically burn your skin, blow up, burn up or make a fire worse.

18. Corrosive

19. Flammable

20. Explosive

21. Oxidizer

22. Gas Under Pressure

23. AquaticToxicity • The Ninth Pictogram – Environmental Hazard

24. Our Safety Data Sheets or SDS will be located on the intranet • Any time you get a new product that has a SDS, forward it to Katie Hodneland.

25. You can protect yourself from hazardous chemicals by: • Knowing what’s in the products you work with, • Using the smallest amount of a chemical to do the job, • Maintaining machinery and equipment to prevent leaks or releases,

26. Also you should consider protection from hazardous chemicals by: • Using available ventilation to reduce amounts of chemicals in the air, • Keeping lids, doors or covers closed on chemical processes, • Wearing necessary personal protective equipment. Photo by Environmental Detroit in Creative Commons Photo by Savannah River Site in Creative Commons Photo by PEO AQWA in Creative Commons

27. In the case of a leak or spill, protect yourself by: • Informing your supervisor of unusual odors, spills, or releases, • Leaving anarea of a large spill or chemical release. Photo by F.Schrioff in Creative Commons

28. If you have been exposed to a chemical and feel sick: • Let your supervisor know, • Find out what the chemical was, • Follow the first aid directions in the SDS, • Get medical attention as needed, • Check your PPE before going back to the area.

29. Hazard Communication Quiz

30. Question 1 What are the three routes of entry of chemicals into the body? • Ears, eyes and mouth • Nose, mouth and skin • Swallowing, inhaling and drinking • Ingestion, inhalation and absorption

31. Question 2 What is acute toxicity of a chemical? • A good-looking chemical • The chemical is toxic only if you drink it • The chemical will harm you only after years of exposure • The chemical can harm you in a single dose over a short period of time

32. Question 3 When is a chemical vapor flammable? • Only if it is really hot • Only when the amount is above the UEL • When the amount in the air is above the LEL • Whenever there is an open flame

33. Question 4 How can you find out what chemical is in a product we use? • Ask your supervisor • Look on the label • Read the SDS • Ask your co-worker

34. Question 5 What should you do if there is a large chemical spill in your work area? • Run out of the building • Leave the area and inform your supervisor and coworkers • Clean it up right away • Call 911

35. Question 6 Which one of these pictograms means the product is flammable? a) b) c)